As the 2023 general elections draw closer, different political parties have bid farewell to some of their members as well as welcome defectors from other political parties.
The latest is that of the Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate, Ibrahim Danbaba, who just decamped from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Danbaba, who represents Sokoto South in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, was nominated by the PDP on July 15, 2022, for the position of Deputy Minority Whip.
The Lawmaker’s defection was conveyed in a letter read at the start of plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday.
A part of Mr. Danbaba’s letter reads, “I write to formally inform you and distinguished colleagues of my decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).
“My decision is anchored on the continuing multifaceted crisis that have bedeviled the PDP, especially at the zonal level which has created not only credibility problems, but has undermined party discipline, cohesion and focus.
“The situation at the state level has not helped matters either as depicted by lack of political sanity, focus and credible leadership.
“I have in APC, the political ideology in consonance with my personal political philosophy. This Ideology also seems the best suited to meet the expectations and aspirations of my constituents.
“While thanking you, Mr. President, please, accept the assurances of my highest consideration.”
Senators Philip Aduda (PDP, FCT) and Lilian Uche Ekwunife (PDP, Anambra Central) attempts to stop Danbaba’s defection failed as senate president Lawan ruled them out of order.
